I bought mine in 2016. I use it year round and plow snow. I work it hard in the winter here in Northern Ontario. I take good care of it and it's still going strong. Great machine.

got one in 2010 and still runs great. been mowing 4 acres each year and never had an issue. on my 4th set of blades 3rd battery and one deck belt good mower id say.

Great mower. I’ve had mine 12 years. I just replaced the mower deck do to rust through in several spots. ($975). The deck has some low spots that will retain moisture and dirt. Store the mower and deck dry. Love the mower. I’d buy again. I’ll keep the deck dry from now on.

i just bought one of these today at Lowes. They are delivering it tomorrow. I'm excited to finally get a good quality mower. Your video helped me make my decision. Thanks!

Nice review GearShots. Since I'm on my 5th year with the very same mower I thought I would weigh in on some of the comments. 1. The mower should always be shut off while running wide open. Because of the way the solenoids are setup on these engines today they can backfire when shut off at lower speeds. Backfire can be fatal to the engine when it is hot. The steel valve seats in the engine are pressed in the aluminum block by heating the area around the seating insertion point. when a backfire happens while hot the area is expanded already and the explosive force can blow the seat out. At the least this is a costly repair and can even ruin the block because the valve will hit the seat when it comes out and indent it into the aluminum block damaging the seat insertion area. 2. I'm 6'5" tall and weigh 325. I mow 2.5 acres and some of it pretty rough. i pull a cart around quite a lot with as much as 2 or 300 Lbs of top soil tree trimmings etc. and have no problems with the transmission. As with any product you can get a lemon from the factory. I read every forum and review on this mower I could find before purchasing and did find a few instances where the tranny had failed and a few where the crankshaft had came apart and scattered engine parts all over the yard. But you can find these instances with all mowers (expensive and cheap brands) and all the different engine makes (Briggs, Kohler, Kawasaki's Honda's). This happens because humans make errors at the factories and the big CNC machines that make everything can have problems (tooling wear, machine operator makes a mistake programming the tooling job and electronic failures just to mention a few). I am half way to the 10 years someone mentioned they want the mower to last and mine is just like new. Take care of the maintenance and you should also get many years from this mower! Cheers

I bought my d140 2 years ago and use it for commercial and have 200+ hours have not had a problem out of it

Completely new at this, mentioning the features helps me understand little better on this machine

Throttle down before turning the engine off , I have the same mower and shut it down while at full throttle and the engine ran backwards and bent the aluminum pushrod and dropped the steel pushrod to the bottom of the crankcase. I had to pulled the cylinder head , stake the valve seats and am now driving with a pushrod laying at the bottom of the engine. Have 206 hrs now with 20 hours with pushrod at the bottom of the engine.

Good video - thanks! I bought a D140 (new to me) with 150 hours and full service records. I just added the front bumper. It has all the features that I was looking for to replace my LT1000 Craftsman. The two blade Craftsman lasted many years but the tough stalky weeds in my two acres meant that I had to go over the lines that the two blades missed - a lot of extra time in the field that is better spent doing something more productive. The three blades on the D140 plus the safety of the "mow in reverse button" and the Power PTO button really made this an attractive buy for me. I had looked at a newer version to the D series at my local Deere dealer but it was $3,000 all in. What I saved will earn money for me in my investments. I would not recommend buying older tech machines at a big box store.

I bought a trade in that had low hours on it and it looked brand new. I've mowed a complete 2.5 acre yard two times with it and have had no problems so far.

Just bought one today, used 2014 with 97 hours, $1700...just mowed 2 acres, works awesome.

It's a good machine for a small yard if you don't plan on climbing hills or towing loads with it. The transmissions are cheap. But they are an entry-level machine so there's not much you can expect from them. If you want it to last don't shut it off at wide open throttle. Always let it idle. I had an LA150 that I sold and replaced with a 316 which is 20 years older. Plus I have an '83 210 that I restored. They both feel like tanks compared to the LA150.

I usually wait until the grass is completely dry before I mow.

"Just FYI" Be sure and change the oil in the rear end / transmission @ 50 hours. I purchase a used one that would not move. It have 244 hours on it and the dealer did not tell the owner that was very important. A replacement rear end from John Deere is 800 dollars but can be rebuilt for less than half. The mower is in excellent condition with the exception of this problem.

We use one of these on our small farm and have had it for about 3 years and its been the best mower we have had! Just be sure to clean the grass out of the top of the deck with an air compressor or water hose because all that wet grass sitting on there will eventually rust out the deck.

I had a la 135 awesome tractor we traded it in for a x310 which is now gone but I miss that la 135 want another one of them mowers nice review and nice tractor you got

Thanks for the upbeat review. It would be interesting to see a year follow up. But you did a nice job pointing out the features. Many thanks. I'm in the market and owned a more expensive JD before. The dealer wants me to spend another $1500 and get the X series. At $2K this one has exactly what I am looking for. I just want 10 years out of it.

I love to have a John Deere like that. Way back in 2007 my damn pulled. The roof of a John Deere on the Interstate 90

I just bought one, mowed with it twice! Excellent mower!

I have a d140 but my deck and rear tires look much wider than yours. I really like the tractor but I expected more from a 22 HP mower my old 20 HP yard machine with at 46 inch deck never bogged down. and sounded way cooler. I had a 8 HP simplicity with a 44 inch deck and that was a beast. overall I am very pleased with the tractor. glad I went with the Deere over the others. the only thing I highly recommend is put some Amazon led bulbs in the headlights.. well worth the $9

I think I mowed once when the grass was wet. So I had to pull out the pressure washer and clean it.

Thinking of getting one of these. Every mower out there has entire forum pages dedicated to what a turd mower it is. Eventually you have to just bite the bullet and pick one and cross your fingers. For 2018 the E140 is my only John Deere option because all their other models have their new SCAM "Easy Change" oil system that forces you to buy their $40 filter.

Instead of the plow blade get the snow thrower attachment. You will like it better.

Hey Bud, If you want that to last, quit mowing sloppy wet grass and mow when it is dry. You will be the first one to complain when deck is rusted out...

Cup holder for the beer ! Not water 😷

I have a 2002 John Deere L150 and a 2003 L110 and love both!

See, I have a D-140, and it burns oil, and cuts terribly. It's had regular maintenance with oil changes every 40 hours, and a new fuel, and air filter every year. I've only had it for four years.

Please don't waste your money on the canopy, I have one and it doesn't really keep the sun off of you. To each his own though. It does make it look nicer.

I want one. Id have to get the canopy with it though for sure.

What a STUD !! def the machine to go for !!!! thanks for sharing

Need to idle the engine for a couple of minutes before shutting it off! Helps to cool it down after being under a load.

All these people saying that you shouldn't mow wet grass should try living where I am. If I always waited for mine to dry out, I'd need a Bush Hog cutter to mow. We go months at a time without our grass drying out here in eastern Florida.

Nice review thank you. I'm thinking about buying one.

I'm getting mine tomorrow but itll be the e120... but overall nothing runs like a deere 💪✌👌

Cool I have a 2006 125 and next week I will get a x 758 and keep my 125 to

I’ve seen these mowers at Lowe’s and Home Depot but I think I’m going to go for a x350. The John deers sold at those stores just seem so cheaply made

A tip to have it last very long is when you shut the mower off put it at idol.

I expect this mower will last several seasons with decent care. kzfaq.infoUgkx1VWTrayKBdCKAjzAcZ_Eg4dhHTae3LkN also recommend Also, I ran across the problem with it not starting the 2nd time I used it. There is a safety switch which is pushed in by the chute or mulching piece being attached to the deck. I took the cover off and it wouldn't start. Put it back on, no problem. It takes only a minute with 2 easily accessible wingnuts and no tools. This mower starts up first crank each time and it is a joy to use. It also mows in reverse by putting the key to the reverse area after starting and pushing in the triangular button. It will stay in reverse mode until you turn it off. All in all, for my homeowner needs, I really like this mower-and at 70 bucks a cut here in Miami, it's already more than 1/3 paid for itself in a month.

JOHN DEERE D105 cratered with less than 23 hours service. Transmission is shot. Mower will not go forward or back. Warranty expired.

Just got one today haven’t even set it up yet

Nothing like grass covered tires after mowing wet grass!

those tires make good grass collectors

Does it still work? Mine crapped out at 65.0 hours of usage. No warranty, just apologies from John Deere.

Awesome Lawn mower!

Thanks for that video it's was really helpful

if I get a new one probably soon it's gonna be a old wheel horse or the like,newer jds are cheap ,you don't get what you pay for all sealed bearings,burn up in no time

Get a lot of pictures with it because in two years it will be all rust. The transmission is a Tufftorq K46. Junk. The one thing you can do to help it is to drop it out, take off the cooling fan, and drain it. Replace the 2.3 quarts of 10W 30 with 5W 50 full synthetic. I'm not joking. If you want actual John Deere quality, Lowes isn't the place to buy one. What you have purchased is the "consumer grade" mower. Basically, they are considered throw away mowers. BTW, who mows the grass when it's so wet. I'll give you credit and say you did it for the video. Real John Deere mowers are sold at John Deere dealerships. That $10/hr "sales associate" at the box store bent you over. Good luck...

Just got an E140 today and deck belt broke after 1 hour of mowing... I have 3 acres to mowe and was half done...

How much play is there with the mower deck on these JD tractors? Is the deck going to be ruined if you slightly bump it into something now and then?

Can anyone tell me how well the d140 does on hills. We have a apprx a 20° hill in our yard approx 75yrds top to bttm. What say ye?

tractors r fun but i prefer zero turn mowers...... if u need a new mower soon (probably not) i would suggest looking into a Hustler Raptor sd they r dependable and nice mowers. now i am 14 and mower 10 yards in my neighborhood but i would strongly suggest looking into one if you need a new mower soon :)

I will never again buy anything john deere going forward. my 2016 riding mower oil leaked, due to the downward design of the drain pipe, after mowing a bumpy field for 2 hours. Mower had 75 hours, but was out of warranty. john deere was extremely rude, told me it was my fault albeit they admitted to having changed engine design twice since then and had absolutely no willingness to compromise. JD mowers at the lower end are Murray mowers and JD is relying on their farm tractor reputations. Buy anything else. You are paying for the green paint is what everyone jokes about.

why are you cutting wet grass?

Any way to grease the deck spindles? Your going to love the price JD is going to charge you to rebuild those when the deck bearings go out.

What is the black knob for on the right side of the John Deere D-140

i have a gx75 john deere mower and the throttle has come aprt where i cant adjust the gas. are there any videos on how i can fix it? a bolt or screw came off and it is not stable.

I've got a LA140 Automatic which had been refurbished prior to getting it. I noticed that you like to cut in the morning and that will tick you off at the shape your deck will be in. I mow dry but this deck was already rusted some and the body lost its paint next to the foot pads. I just finished painting everything and replacing the drive belt and rollers. The deck will have all new spindles and blades and belt. My only issue is I wish you would have shown the area bu the cruise control. I have two springs that are part of that area. Any chance you can show a shot of that???? It would be greatly appreciated.

Does it mulch cut the grass or is mulch bladed needed?

I have a D150 with about 400 hours on it. Runs like a champ, cuts great

Ever heard of idling down before shutting off an engine???

How does this compare to the basic $1500 100 one?

considered it a real John Deere is it not? It looks flimsy and I don't mean to knock your tractor but I have 140.. it's nineteen seventy-two the frame is large enough you could support a full size diesel truck off of most likely. It has the hydraulic lines for the front in the Live PTO for the back. it's got a blade, roto tiller, snow thrower, thatcher, wheel weights, chains and it's got a fifty-four inch cut and it looks nothing like this tractor.. . I think the one I got is considered more of a farm tractor but mows my yard..

awesome video partner

Great review !! What year is this D140 ?

cub vs same tractor which one better

Most of these home mowers have sealed bearings around the spindles. When you buy these lawn tractors the bearings are not greaseable because they are "sealed." John Deere is no different. Go to kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpmVdpWArs2cZaM.html that shows you how to fix that problem. If they are sealed, putting grease through a zert fitting does no good. You will be replacing bearings if you don't make them greaseable. This is a way to keep repairs centers with work and sales of parts going. If you handing at simple repairs, you will be able to make the bearing greaseable. Minimum tools required. Socket and wrench. Punch and hammer. Thin blade to remove one side of the bearing. The other side stays sealed.

I can’t find this any where can anyone give me a link

I bought a JD d100 and the thing disintegrated; the first thing to go was the brakes then everything else. Absolute total piece of junk.

Why you mow wet grass?? Duh

Awesome lanwmotor

DON'T MOW WET GRASS

Let that idle completely down before shutting it off. And wait for the grass to dry before cutting or else that deck will rust out. Also those little mowers don't do very well pushing snow.

How does the bagger work anybody?

WET GRASS ACID WILL ROT THE DECK OUT !! IF CUTTING WET GRASS ! WASH THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK AND ANY TRACTOR AFTER CUTTING

for your water haha

cutting a wet lawn dulls your blades

want a mower to last install fuel cut off valve and run out of gas after every use

Reddit hug!

I have one. The biggest piece of junk ever !! Hood falls off if it's opened while hot because the (so called) hood hinges are all plastic !!! The engine is good but I've have had a lot of trouble with the cutting deck/belt wear and keeping the belt on. This is a cheaper series of John Deere mowers but wow, it's bad !!! 👎

I came from reddit, I think your tractor is sexy

Get a John Deere X330 they are better

John Deere needs to use metal hoods.

don't mow when the grass is wet

I had one of these. It sucked, ended up getting a replacement because it broke so much. Then the replacementhad issues too. Just never did any better than my cub cadet did.. It's a throw away mower. Ended up getting a xmark and never looked back. Use to love john deere but this is just a cheapo mower. We see them for sale with less than 50 hours where I live all the time. John deere has become over priced throw away mowers

driverless tractor

Deck is too low..

I've got the same mower,rust buckets out of the box,better hope you undercoating yearly,plan on replacing idler pulleys alot,and cheap plastic transmission pulley,the bearings wear out and they start to wobble,ruining belts in the process,if you see it smoking and hear squealing better turn off blades in a hurry,good engine,but crappy cheap parts,like built in no grease bearings,what a I'd failure, cheap cheap crap!!!

rust ou like a Ford pinto

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It's just another mower made by mtd shit sloppy steering little tiny tires no thanks I'll try my luck with a 318

Dude... are you seriously mowing that disaster lawn? Let it dry first and save yourself an hour of cleanup everytime.

Biggest pile of shit on the market rust buckets, no primer applied from new, paint flakes off in a few years. Head gaskets blow on peace. What more can i say apart from stay clear.!!

Hope the piece of crap blows up

You don't mow wet grass !